Effectiveness of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Integrated Teaching and Learning in Primary Schools

Abstract

The aim of this study was to explore the effectiveness of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) integrated teaching and learning at primary level in Public Private Partnership (PPP) schools. The study also investigated how ICT is integrated for teaching and learning at primary level in PPP schools. The study was qualitative in design and employed phenomenological approach. Data for the study were collected through semi structured interviews, lesson observations and Focus Group Discussions (FGDs). The study participants were 15 teachers and 5 head teachers. The study indicated that the schools used Smart LED TVs and Tablet PCs with interactive e-learning application and story-based animated content of Science, English and Mathematics for teaching and learning in classroom. The findings of the study showed that ICT integration improved students’ academic achievements, increased their interest in learning and also increased students’ attendance and enrolment. The findings of the study also presented that ICT integration shifted teachers’ teaching practices from teacher centered to student centered, increased their interest in teaching and made teaching easier for them. The findings of the study may be helpful for different stakeholders working to improve the quality of education in the context of underprivileged areas especially PPP organizations, schools and teachers. 

Keywords: Teaching and Learning, ICT Integration, Primary Schools, Technology Effectiveness, Public Private Partnership